YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, Inc.

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YogaFit was established in 1994 and has since trained over 100,000 yoga and fitness professionals worldwide. The leader in Mind Body Fitness education, YogaFit is the largest training school for yoga instructors in North America and is ACE's premier and only yoga partner.

Certification/Training Types

This training looks even deeper at hatha yoga practices with a focus on Base of Support, Center of Gravity, Skeletal Anatomy and the Physiology of Stretching. We explore Anatomy and Kinesiology concepts that apply to common misalignments in certain poses. We address nerve plexus and glands associated with each Chakra while looking at the hormones secreted during our practice. Finally, we look at mind/body intention that create muscle activation and relaxation when holding a pose.

Hot yoga programs and classes are gaining popularity for good reason. Heat is purifying, cleansing and even healing. This one day workshop emphasizes deep stretches and detoxification. We learn how to safely execute this practice for the general population. Instructors are taught various medical conditions that can occur in the heat, as well as the benefits of a heated practice. The sequences taught are based on YogaFit's concept of "Flex and Flow".

YogaLean is a one day workshop that discusses losing weight as a transformational process involving the mind/body and spirit. This is a weight management program designed to work from the inside out. It draws heavily from the yogic practices of breathing, meditation and mindfulness as well as YogaFit class sequences. The inspirational messages we teach for each pose will enlighten and empower all participants who are on this journey.

This course is approved by Yoga Alliance. It includes the following:
Level 1, Level 1 Integration, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, YogaFit Seniors, and additionally one other specialty training of YogaFit Pre/Postnatal, or YogaFit kids. Then add Two of our other one day trainings such as YogaBack, YogaSweat, YogaLean, YogaCore, YogaStrength, etc. Please check our website for extensive details on locations and dates of each training.

This interactive two day training offers the musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics necessary to teach a hatha yoga class safely and effectively. We explore the Seven Principles of Alignment (SPA) and apply them to postures while adding comprehensive details of anatomical concepts.

YogaFit Kids one day day training encourages kids, teens, parents and teachers to explore their natural abilities. We honor the diversity of each student's flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. It is a fun, playful class where kids move energy through their bodies and bring calm to their minds. It is beneficial to all children to feel successful in their physical health, so we teach games and do many activities to build on that concept. These activities include breathing techniques, share circles, laughter yoga, partner yoga, and cooperative learning. This will develop character, creativity, positive social interaction, emotional balance/intelligence/awareness, and kinesthetic awareness.

This informative two day workshop gives instructors the tools to create inspiring vinyasa yoga classes that are founded on flow yet grounded in the safety of exercise science. This includes physical execution 0f 40 poses, transitions, and modifications with an emphasis on effectiveness for our students. Breathing techniques are also included. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion which qualifies one to teach a YogaFit style class once the Community Service is complete. YogaFit requires the Level 1 Trainee to donate 8 hours of Practice Teaching in a community service setting, bringing the gift of yoga to individuals who would not normally be exposed to yoga on a regular basis. This training is open to all.

After building a firm foundation in Level 1, this training concentrates on communicating the essence of YogaFit to ourselves and our classes/community. Trainees will develop their transformational language skills through the use of positive affirmations and discover how to address different learning styles. We examine over 20 poses with 6 new breathing techniques.

Level 3 takes trainees on an introspective journey of self-awareness. We spend time discussing meta physical and philosophical aspects of yoga while addressing the mind-body connection effects. We study the Four Paths of Yoga, Chakras, journaling, meditation, health benefits, brain and nervous system, just to name a few.

Level 5 works with creative visualization, Body Mapping, The Power of Yoga Now, and the Business of Yoga. We learn new poses with breathing techniques and trainees have the opportunity to take themselves to the next level. They experiment with flow practices, manifestation meditations, practical business tips and body/mind integration.

Designed exclusively for YogaFit by a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist who has been practicing yoga, the program features safety for all participants. Classic yoga poses and breathing techniques selected for use during pregnancy are linked for a "slow flow". This gentle sequencing of poses will give trainees ideas for participants who attend classes. Modifications and props are clearly outlined for safety and relief of aches and pains of pregnancy.

PASSIVE supported poses are designed to deliberately induce a deep state of relaxation, a seed for meditation. ACTIVE supported poses are designed to deliberately awaken dull areas of the body to improve circulation and encourage healing. This four day training covers: 25 restorative poses and their healing benefits, Thematic class mapping, breathing techniques, specific prescriptions to address particular challenges.

This one day training allows instructors to modify/enhance and give options for YogaFit poses. We design classes with variations to increase the fitness levels of individuals 55+ years in age, now the largest age group in our history! Learn to create workouts for Seniors who are seeking programs to continue challenging them, yet honoring their bodies. The methods will allow Seniors to increase muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, bone density, stamina, lung capacity and overall wellness.

Teaches the yoga poses synonymous with functional core stabilization and strength. We focus on training the major muscle groups involved in passive and active applications of our lumbo-pelvic region, trunk and shoulder girdle. We explore our ability to control the position and motion of our trunk relative to our pelvis and limbs during the yoga poses.

Learn to balance the body and improve cycle time with this exciting 4-hour yoga teacher training workshop. Discover new ways to awaken and innervate the muscles used during a cycle class. We develop new tools to stretch the lower body while strengthening the core center.

This program was developed to incorporate one-on-one yoga for personal trainers to use with their clients. We use exercise science to for safety and effectiveness in practicing the alignment of 38 basic poses. We examine postural assessments for the client's range of motion and muscle balance and many more concepts of fitness.

YogaPlus teacher training includes yoga postures and modifications for all populations. Many people will benefit from this type of practice if they are looking for a comfortable transition into wellness. We demonstrate a diverse use of props so EVERY BODY can learn to enjoy movement and promote increased activity levels in their lives. We experience the breath, body and mind connection that brings about opening, healing and a calm state.

A hybrid 4-hour workshop that focuses on developing functional strength and endurance using added resistance. It is a challenging workout that fuses yoga poses with weights to enjoy an overall feeling of mind/body and strength. The class also features dynamic flexibility options, like PNF, for increasing overall wellness.

Reviews/Comments

Review Level 1: Level 1 was wonderful--lots of instructors, lots of basic poses to go through. The class focused on safety. Most students had been taking yoga for a while and so the class went well.

Review Level 2: Focus was communication. Level 2 was good especially how to give verbal adjustments and how to look to bad poses. Reviewing the yamas and niyamas was good bc the other instructors had insightful comments. The best part was learning how to teach to visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.

Review Level 3: Focus was on the self. Some new material taught including the chakras and some advanced poses like crow. Best part was for some of us who don't believe in chakras, Yogafit is accepting of all views. Exceptional part was physical adjustments--we learned many but I only use the ones for final relaxation.

I have received the Level 1 and Level 2 certifications from YogaFit and I LOVE the organization! When I went to the Level 1, I did not have an extensive background in yoga. YogaFit makes learning about yoga and preparing to teach a yoga class so easy...they break the class down into sections, which really works for me since I need things "outlined" and in an organized fashion for my classes! I am very happy to be a part of the YogaFit family and hope to continue my trainings with them.

AnonymousOn Aug 12, 2011

Katherine Garner has been my personal trainer for more than seven years. In that time, I have found her to be caring and professionally competent in multiple exercise modes. She has managed to keep me healthy and involved in three weekly workout sessions by varying my program and challenging my fitness levels.

I developed leukemia in 2007, and my oncologist believes that the continuing devotion to her fitness sessions, has allowed me to remain active and flexible. Can't praise her too highly, and am grateful for her commitment to my health.Carol BonhamWaianae, HI

I have completed Yogafit's Levels 1 thru 5, Anatomy & Alignment, Yogafit Plus, Yogafit Props, and Level 1 Integration. I have enjoyed every one of my trainings and would recommend Yogafit very highly to anyone seeking to become a yoga instructor or to enhance their current trainings with other companies.

The YogaFit menu of training is second to none. Their training focuses on SAFETY and EFFECTIVENESS above all else. They continue to expand what they offer and the new YogaFitness University promises to take it to the next level. The yoga therapy program is the first of its kind. YogaFit IS the leader in yoga training.